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Greenland February 4

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

VIDEO February 4

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk: Don’t just talk about youth, talk to youth

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk discusses how Club America is expanding, what to expect from TPUSA’s halftime show and more on ‘The Story.’

Auto Safety February 4

Waymo under federal investigation after child struck

A Waymo autonomous vehicle hit a child near a Santa Monica, California, school, prompting an NHTSA probe focusing on self-driving cars.

Supreme Court February 4

Supreme Court shuts down California GOP bid to block Newsom's new map

The decision comes after voters in California approved a ballot measure called Proposition 50, which allowed the state to enact a Democrat-friendly map in time for the midterms.

Utah February 4

House Republicans sue to block Utah congressional map that favors Democrats

Utah Republicans challenge court-ordered congressional map in federal lawsuit, arguing judge violated Constitution by bypassing legislature's authority.

Media February 4

Washington Post closes sports department, cuts other sections as part of sweeping layoffs

The Washington Post announced sweeping layoffs on Wednesday, with entire departments, including the sports section, eliminated in their current forms.

Media February 4

California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused'

Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.

California February 4

California Dems lash out at ICE during gubernatorial debate

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates condemned ICE during Tuesday's debate, with several calling to abolish the federal immigration agency.

Midterm Elections February 4

Election officials keep quitting years after 2020, as new study flags ongoing turnover risk

Fifty percent of chief local election officials in Western U.S. states have left their jobs since November 2020, with departures increasing from 2023, according to new Issue One study.

Media February 4

'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure

Washington teacher Travis Reep criticized state union leaders, saying "activists" drive the opposition to parental rights ballot measures aimed to restore parent-school communication.

US protests February 4

Judge rules federal agents must limit tear gas at protests near Portland ICE building

A federal judge restricted federal officers from using tear gas on protesters outside the ICE facility in Portland after agents deployed gas at demonstrators.